Psalm 29
The full text of Psalm 29 in the Trinity Bible Version — clear modern English, translated from the original Hebrew. Free to read.
A psalm of David.
1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.
3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the LORD, over many waters.
4 The voice of the LORD is powerful;
the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,
and Sirion like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire.
8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;
the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
9 The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth
and strips the forests bare,
and in his temple all cry, 'Glory!'
10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.
11 May the LORD give strength to his people!
May the LORD bless his people with peace!
Translation notes (3)
- Psalm 29:1a The Hebrew phrase bene elim literally means "sons of gods" or "mighty ones," referring to divine council members.
- Psalm 29:2a This can also be translated as "in holy attire" (behadrat-qodesh).
- Psalm 29:9a This can also be translated as "makes the oaks writhe." The Hebrew word 'ayalot can mean either "deer" or "oaks."
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